New Zealand Rugby News

The New Zealand All Blacks is the most popular rugby team in the world and also one of the most successful.  The All Blacks won the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987 and won a second in 2011, both hosted in New Zealand.  They have won an impressive 75% of all matches they have played since 1903.

  • Tuesday, 22. May, 2012

    The All Black playmakers

    A good halfback pairing is a crucial component of any side and without them there is little hope for the success of any side, as so much of the vital decision-making is on their shoulders.

  • Sunday, 20. May, 2012

    Pumas to pounce on groggy Kiwis?

    Former Springbok coach Jake White believes that the timing is perfect for Argentina to come into a SANZAR competition as New Zealand are still suffering from their World Cup hangover.

  • Saturday, 19. May, 2012

    All Black Thorn completes triple treat

    New Zealand lock Brad Thorn on Saturday became the first player to clinch a global three-title sweep of a World Cup, European Cup and Super Rugby honours.

  • Thursday, 17. May, 2012

    All Black back row is rock solid

    The All Blacks loose trio have been a major strength for the World Champions and this season should be no different for the big black machine.

  • Thursday, 17. May, 2012

    Bok loosie cupboard looking bare

    Selecting a potent loose trio can be a fine balancing act, which is why we had some big calls to make when we sifted through the candidates from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

  • Tuesday, 15. May, 2012

    Whitelock as shocked as anyone

    The youngest of the four Whitelock brothers, Luke, has admitted to being as surprised as anyone by his call-up to the 35-man All Blacks squad.

  • Tuesday, 15. May, 2012

    The Tall Black contenders

    The second row is arguably the area that will cause the most concern for All Blacks selectors, with some of the tried and trusted stalwarts too long in the tooth to make an impact.

  • Tuesday, 15. May, 2012

    Matson in the Canterbury hotseat

    Former All Blacks, Fiji, Canterbury and Crusaders centre Tabai Matson has been appointed as the new head coach of the Canterbury NPC team.

  • Tuesday, 15. May, 2012

    Hansen gets thumbs-up from Henry

    World Cup-winning All Blacks coach Graham Henry has endorsed the first squad chosen by his successor, saying Steve Hansen has avoided the mistakes he made as a novice.

  • Monday, 14. May, 2012

    Carter still pivotal to All Blacks

    Dan Carter remains New Zealand's premier pivot and will not be starting at centre for the All Blacks next month.

  • Monday, 14. May, 2012

    Hall of Fame for Sevens guru

    New Zealand Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens has been inducted into the IRB Hall of Fame after his team sealed their tenth Sevens World Series title in 13 years at Twickenham on Sunday.

  • Monday, 14. May, 2012

    Cama is top of the pile

    New Zealand playmaker Tomasi Cama was named IRB Sevens Player of the Year shortly after his team lifted their tenth World Sevens Series title at Twickenham on Sunday.